I hate skiing with people who are unprepared, yet inevitably I end up stashing extra layers, cameras, water, snacks or whatever else I offer to take—yes sometimes it’s my own gear. That’s why this pack is the perfect size for resort skiing or short resort-accessed backcountry laps. It’s big enough to store some extra gear, while not being too bulky riding lifts all day. [$115, camelbak.com] — Ryan Dionne, Skiing Magazine digital brand manager